Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, April 3rd 2023

Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Monday, April 3rd, 2023 can be accessed below.

Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:

POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS

1. Govs Meet With EFCC, ICPC, FIRS, CBN Over States’ Security Votes

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors of the 36 states of the federation are to meet tomorrow with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, on how to manage their states’ security votes

2. Transformed At Last: Rivers State Governor Wike Boasts Of Positive Impact On All 23 Local Government

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that he would be handing over to his successor on May 29 as a fulfilled man, having positively impacted the 23 local government areas of the state.

3. ‘Yes, Daddy’ – Kano Rep Koki Mimics Peter Obi During Meeting With Kwankwaso

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sagir Koki, the House of Representatives member-elect representing Kano Municipal, has mimicked Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel.

4. ‘You Are Starting On A Wrong Footing’ – Ganduje Tells Kano Gov-elect

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said Abba Yusuf, the state governor-elect wants to start on a wrong footing.

5. Sen. Ndume Applauds Nigerians For Rejecting ‘Old Guard’, Embracing LP’s Message Of Change In 2023 Elections

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has said the Labour Party (LP) was the surprise package of the 2023 general election.

6. Leaked Audio: Nigerians Urged To See Through Propaganda As COSEYL Defends Peter Obi, Oyedepo’s Integrity

EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL) has said that the circulation of the alleged conversation between Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo is an attempt to divert attention from the flawed February 25 election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC).

7. North West Deserves Senate President – Youths

EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the debate continues to rage on which geopolitical zone should produce the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly, a northern youths group has urged the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to zone the position to the North West.

8. Houston, Texas Blooms with Love: Fadekemi Bashorun Whisks Husband, Babatunde, Off His Feet with a Dazzling Tesla Birthday Surprise

Eko Hot Blog brings you the enchanting highlights of the birthday celebration of Babatunde Bashorun, a sexagenarian Lagosian who is domiciled in the land of stars and stripes.

9. Senator Abiru Innovation Lab Graduates Over 100 Teachers, Announces New Initiative In Lagos East

Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 100 teachers in public and private schools across Lagos East Senatorial District, who enrolled for the 2022 Class of the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship (Cohort 2) at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), graduated on Friday after successfully completing their training that lasted for over three months.

10. Petrol Tanker Explodes After Colliding With SUV On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

11. UK: Frustrations Rise As Passengers Face Lengthy Waits At Dover Port

Eko Hot Blog reports that Passengers arriving at Dover for the Easter getaway to France face lengthy waits despite extra ferries being laid on overnight to clear a backlog.

12. US: Death Toll Rises As Storms Continue Ravaging States

Eko Hot Blog reports that At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through towns and cities in the South and Midwest of the United States.

13. World Bank President Expresses Worry Over China’s Loans To Africa

Eko Hot Blog reports that The president of the World Bank has told the BBC that he is concerned about some of the loans China has been making to developing economies in Africa.

14. Ukraine: Russia Strikes Kostyantynivka, Kills Civilians

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ukraine says heavy Russian shelling has killed at least six civilians in Kostyantynivka, an industrial city near embattled Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.

15. Montenegro: Former Economy Minister Jakob Wins Presidential Run-off Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports that Montenegro’s long-standing leader Milo Djukanovic has suffered a resounding presidential election defeat.

16. Finland: Conservative Leader Petteri Orpo Defeats PM Sanna Marin

Eko Hot Blog reports that Finnish conservative leader Petteri Orpo has won a nail-biting three-way election race, defeating Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s centre left.

17. US: Federal Aid Granted To People In Arkansas

Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal aid has been made available to people in the tornado-ravaged state of Arkansas, the White House has said.

18. Opinion!!! Is the 2023 Census Necessary?

Nigeria is preparing for another round of population census rendezvous. Thanks be to God! But, if, at least, we must learn from past experiences, then, the primary question is: is the 2023 Census necessary? If one may also ask, when was the last time Nigeria held a census and how effective have previous exercises been? Or, must we fulfil the ritual of population headcount in Nigeria just for its sake?

19. Top 5 Most Valuable Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Master

Being an entrepreneur can be both exciting and challenging. To succeed in business, it’s essential to develop and master certain skills.

20. Lincoln Edochie Reacts To Allegations Indicting Judy Austin For Murder

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Linc Edochie, the brother of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has responded to a fan’s comment accusing his brother’s second wife, Judy Austin, of being responsible for the death of his nephew, Kambilichuckwu.

21. She’s Just A Spec — Mr. Jollof Frowns At Nancy Isime Description

EKO HOT BLOG reports on Nigerian comedian, Mr. Jollof picking offense to a statement introducing Nollywood actress as Nigeria’s most beautiful.

22. Graham Potter Sacked As Chelsea Boss

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprising turn of events, Chelsea Football Club has announced the departure of Graham Potter as the first-team manager. The club has issued a statement on their official website confirming that the Englishman has been relieved of his duties, with immediate effect.

23. It’s A Sad Story — Thiago Silva’s Wife Reacts To Chelsea’s Season

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Belle, the wife of Chelsea defender Thiago Silva, has expressed her sadness over the Blues’ latest defeat in the Premier League. Chelsea lost 2-0 to Aston Villa on Saturday, marking their tenth league defeat of the season and dropping them to eleventh position in the league table.

24. Arsenal Can Win The League Next Week — Gary Neville

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal has been tipped to win the Premier League title by former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, if they can defeat Liverpool next Sunday.

25. Week 39 Pool Fixtures For Sat 1 Apr 2023 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 39 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria

PUNCH NEWSPAPER

1. May 29: Kano sets up 17-member transition committee

The Kano State Executive Council has approved the formation of a 17-member Transition Committee for the handing over of baton to the incoming administration.

This was revealed by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Mallam Muhammad Garba.

The EC also approved a 100-member sub-committee to be drawn from various ministries, departments and agencies.

Garba was giving journalists outcome of the weekly meeting which held at Council Chamber, Government House, Kano.

2. A true leader must sacrifice for his people – Kaigama

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday, said a true leaders must sacrifice for his people.

This is as he warned Nigerians politicians against living flamboyant lifestyles but modesty and service to humanity.

The cleric premised the lifestyles on the lucrative political offices in Nigeria, saying they absorb a very huge chunk of the national revenue.

He also made an allusion to the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding on a donkey which, according to him, is a symbol of peace and humility.

3. How bandits abducted two female students in Zamfara – Police

Bandits have abducted two female students of the Federal University, Gusau, at Sabon Gida village of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed that the students were abducted in the early hours of Sunday.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu, in a statement, explained that the bandits stormed the students’ rented hostel around 1am on Sunday.

The Commissioner of Police of the state, CP Kolo Yusuf, according to the statement, assured the general public, especially families of the victims and the management of the university that efforts were ongoing to rescue the students.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

4. Benue PDP to APC: Nominate transition committee members, stop undermining Ortom

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have asked the Benue state Governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to nominate persons to serve on the transition committee set up by the state government to help them engage meaningfully in activities of the outgoing government.

The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Bemgba Iortyom made the call in a statement issued weekend in Makurdi while lamenting the actions of the APC which he claimed were aimed at undermining the PDP led government in the state.

The Publicity Secretary in the statement alleged that the APC and the Governor-elect were on a mission to sabotage the government from within before the scheduled May 29 handover date.

5. Lagos PDP elders warn Jandor against denigrating Bode George

Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Lagos State, including former Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Kofoworaola Bucknor-Akerele; a former acting National Secretary of the PDP, Chief Remi Akitoye and Mrs Onikepo Oshodi, on Sunday, warned the National leadership against interfering in the process of choosing party managers and candidates for the party in Lagos.

The elder also warned the PDP’s governorship candidate, Mr Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, to desist from further denigrating leaders and elders of the party, just as they passed a unanimous vote of confidence on Chief Olabode George.

The elders, in a communique issued at the end of its meeting last week, warned the party’s governorship candidate to conduct himself in conformity with the cultures and norms of the party.

6. Palm Sunday: Embrace life of modesty, service – Kaigama urges leaders

THE Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged political office holders to embrace the life of modesty and service rather than flamboyance.

Kaigama made this call on Sunday in his homily during the Palm Sunday mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja.

Alluding to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey which, according to him, is a symbol of peace and humility, the Catholic cleric, said: “This is a challenge to political office holders to embrace a life of modesty, a life of detachment and service rather than luxurious and flamboyant lifestyles, oblivious to the suffering of the poor.

THE NATION NEWSPAPER

7. Oba of Benin suspends Enogie of Evbuobanosa Dukedom Akenzua

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has approved the suspension from duty of Enogie (Duke) of Evbuobanosa Dukedom in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Prof. Gregory Akenzua, for allegedly leading rebellion against the first-class monarch.

Enogie’s suspension, according to the king’s Chief Press Secretary, Iguobaro Osaigbovo, arose from many complaints and protests against him by elders across the six communities in Evbuobanosa Dukedom, comprising Evbuobanosa, Abudu, Igue-Ohenza, Idu-dolor, Iru and Evbuohen, to Oba’s palace in Benin, Edo State.

The elders indicted Akenzua for colluding with the suspended Enogie of Egbaen-Siluko Dukedom, Edomwonyi Iduozee Ogiegbaen, misconduct, failure to perform his duties and allegedly leading organised revolt against the Benin throne.

8. Southeast Bishops decry Enugu Gov result

The Southeastern zone of the Network Evangelical Bishops of Nigeria (NEBN) has rejected the result of the Enugu governorship election held on March 18, calling it an unacceptable assault on the people.

In a statement after a two-day meeting in Umuahia, Abia State by Bishop Samuel Ani, the NEBN president, and Bishop Emeka Nwafor, the publicity secretary, the bishops said that the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, a lawyer, journalist and former member of the House of Representatives, “won the election fair and square”.

The bishops stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja was clever by half by thinking that the public would consider it evenhanded if it “awarded Abia to the Labour Party and Enugu to the PDP when it looked into grave reports by different parties that the ruling PDP in Abia and Enugu states had inflated votes in some LGAs on an industrial scale”.

DAILY POST

9. EPL: Gary Neville singles out one Man Utd player after Newcastle defeat

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has said Wout Weghorst “lacks the quality” to be a striker at the club.

Neville was reacting to the Red Devils’ 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.

Second-half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson condemned United to defeat at St James’ Park.

10. EPL: Man Utd players hold meeting after 2-0 defeat at Newcastle

Manchester United left-back, Luke Shaw, has revealed that the squad held a clear-the-air meeting after their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday.

Joe Willock and Callum Wilson scored for the Magpies as they claimed a famous win at St James’ Park.

The result means Newcastle replaced United in third place.

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